Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Benromach Contrasts: Organic 2015 (bottled 2024)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanBenromach Contrasts: Organic 2015 (bottled 2024)
DistilleryLinkwoodBenromach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr9 yr
Price£49.95£50.5
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Benromach Contrasts: Organic 2015 (bottled 2024)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benromach Contrasts: Organic 2015 (bottled 2024)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £51.

For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £50.5)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Benromach Contrasts: Organic 2015 (bottled 2024)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£50.5 vs £49.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Benromach?

Benromach Contrasts: Organic 2015 (bottled 2024) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ChocolateToasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyDried Fruit

Only Benromach Contrasts: Organic 2015 (bottled 2024)

VanillaMalt ExtractNew Wood

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